Prime rose evening oil

fishdreams · September 2015

Has any used prime rose evening oil tablets in previous pregnancy I hear u can take two a day and insert one starting at 37 weeks to promote labor

DaphneMoon1 · September 2015

I'm going to give you a heads up: this kind of post doesn't usually go well here.

Your baby/body will go into labor when ready. Trying in induce yourself, especially before your due date is a terrible idea. Why would you want to risk your baby having complications due to prematurity?

I recommend you talk to your doctor/midwife about this. They will tell you what they think, and the answer will be no.

MrsB915 · September 2015

Um yeah, NO!

You do realize that a baby isn't fully developed until 39 weeks, right. So why would you want to risk prematurity and all of its heartache? I guarantee that sitting beside an isolette and praying that your baby will remember to breathe on its own or measuring your baby's feedings in mL or not being able to hold your baby because it is too fragile and seeing hooked up to tube and wires isn't anything that would appeal to you! Let the baby come when it is ready and not a minute earlier to fit into someone else's timetable. It is selfish to do so and I really hope that you don't attempt anything like that.

ChrissyD1203 · September 2015

Please don't do this unless your doctor tells you to.

leap_frog · September 2015

I used it last pregnancy it based on my mid wives recommendation. It won't make you go into labor. It helps ripen the cervix to help with labor. I still had to be induced, but my labor went fairly quick. You obviously wouldn't start this until 35-37 weeks and I would talk to your Dr. beforehand.

MamaGooGoo · September 2015

EPO isn't expected to actually put you into labor, it supposedly helps softens your cervix. For those saying "why would you want to induce labor early" I agree with that, but I don't think trying EPO after 39 weeks is a bad thing. They say having sex induces labor, too, so are you saying no to that (although it's not much fun by then) toward the last few weeks to avoid inducing labor? And what about doctors that do membrane sweeps for their patients before 39 weeks? There are so many things that women can do, or have their doctors do to induce labor before baby is ready so I don't see why this is such a hot topic.

MrsB915 · September 2015

@MamaGooGoo it is such a got topic for me back use I had to sit by my son's isolette for 5 weeks because he was born 8 weeks early and all of those examples i gave were from my own ecperience. The doctors couldn't find a reason why labor started so early. So i dont understand why someone would want to risk any of that. Why would you start something like EPO at 35-37 weeks (as @leap_frog mentioned) to ripen your cervix prematurely? I really don't understand that. I'm also not in favor of stripping membranes early or premature rupturing of membranes or any other artificial method of speeding up baby's delivery date. Unless it's medically necessary for the health of the mother or baby. And as far as sex goes, I wouldn't say no to that, assuming I had the energy at that point. It is natural and something that women have always done during pregnancy. My ob said not to worry about sex inducing labor too early.

I just think that until 39 weeks we should just be patient and wait for the baby to be ready. Part of being a good parent is making the welfare of your child a priority so. It is only 40 weeks out of our lives and I for one am praying that I can make it that long.

aphilli8 · September 2015

I took them orally around 37ish weeks. It doesn't start labor, it's just supposed to help your cervix dialate faster when you do go into labor. My water broke at 39+4 and went from 2-10 in about five hours. Was it the EPO? No clue. Is there any way to find out? Nope.

aphilli8 · September 2015

Plus also, full term is considered 37 weeks so lol at taking a vitamin (that doesn't even induce labor) as being a neglectful parent.

claireloSC · September 2015

I agree. Babies born early are at a risk for many more complications which can last throughout their lives. My niece was born at 26 weeks and was in NICU for 6 months. She almost didn't make it and it was a scary time.

MrsB915 · September 2015

@aphilli4 not sure where you got your info on when a baby is fully developed but I trust March of Dimes for mine. "Plus also, lol," they probably do the most research into fetal development.

https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/pregnancy-39weeks.aspx

I understand how EPO works but I'm not going to risk it, nor would I advise anyone else to do so.

I know WebMD isn't the best source but it was the first Google search result. They do not recommend using EPO during pregnancy and state that it isn't proven to help with labor.

https://www.m.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1006/evening+primrose+oil/source-3

I encourage anyone considering using EPO to do their research, consult with their care provider and if you're set on using it, wait till 39 weeks. The complications that come with PTL and preemies just aren't worth it.

Plus also, plenty of people, me included manage to give birth without any meds to induce labor or dull pain. Our bodies were made for this, trust your body and your baby.

aphilli8 · September 2015

MrsB915 said:
@aphilli4 not sure where you got your info on when a baby is fully developed but I trust March of Dimes for mine. "Plus also, lol," they probably do the most research into fetal development.

https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/pregnancy-39weeks.aspx

I understand how EPO works but I'm not going to risk it, nor would I advise anyone else to do so.

I know WebMD isn't the best source but it was the first Google search result. They do not recommend using EPO during pregnancy and state that it isn't proven to help with labor.

https://www.m.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1006/evening+primrose+oil/source-3

I encourage anyone considering using EPO to do their research, consult with their care provider and if you're set on using it, wait till 39 weeks. The complications that come with PTL and preemies just aren't worth it.

Plus also, plenty of people, me included manage to give birth without any meds to induce labor or dull pain. Our bodies were made for this, trust your body and your baby.

Right. And the march of dimes also says that 37weeks is still a term baby. Not a preemie. But thanks for the link!

MrsB915 · September 2015

@aphilli8 Yes, term, but not fully developed. My cousin just had her son last month at 37 weeks and he had to stay in the hospital, nursery not nicu, for over a week because of his difficulty gaining weight and slight jaundice.

Clearly I'm not going to change anyone's mind but I thought I'd offer my experiences and the info that has helped me make decisions incase there were women on the fence or others who may be curious. It is important to have as much information as you can to make informed decisions because it isn't just about us and our wants.

Thanks for quoting my whole response... it gives people the chance to read it twice!

aphilli8 · September 2015

MrsB915 said:
@aphilli8 Yes, term, but not fully developed. My cousin just had her son last month at 37 weeks and he had to stay in the hospital, nursery not nicu, for over a week because of his difficulty gaining weight and slight jaundice.

Clearly I'm not going to change anyone's mind but I thought I'd offer my experiences and the info that has helped me make decisions incase there were women on the fence or others who may be curious. It is important to have as much information as you can to make informed decisions because it isn't just about us and our wants.

Thanks for quoting my whole response... it gives people the chance to read it twice!

No problem!

claireloSC · September 2015

what the MoD actually says for other people who might be interested

kodariah · September 2015

I feel bad for the lady who posted this... She was probably looking for helpful comments from people who have used it, not to be told she's stupid and selfish wanting to induce labor which isn't what I read. I read it and saw someone who was wondering how evening prime rose oil helped others and if it was worth trying. I've never read it helps induce labor but instead it helps to prevent tearing during labor. I would ask your dr just cause they always know best in these situations, but I feel like its 100% normal to want to take steps during your pregnancy to help prepare yourself for labor and that it doesn't make you selfish. Sorry someone found it necessary to be rude and holier then over such a simple question...

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